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Foreigners: Events in Bratislava

Tips for performances and other events in the capital between April 27 and May 7, including parties, concerts, opera, classical music, dance theatre, cirque, festivals, workshops, discussion, exhibitions and more.

Music & Dance

PARTY: Mustache Party- This event has been created in cooperation with Internationals Bratislava and the Festival [fjúžn] and is dedicated especially to foreigners in Slovakia and the theme of mustaches. Visitors can bring their own or a fake mustache, but fake ones will also be given out on entry. Starts: Apr 27, 22:00; The Club Bratislava, Rybné Square 1. Admission: students with ESN card before 23:00 for free, after that for €3.50. More info: www.internationals.sk.

PARTY: Latin Night – Socialising and having fun in the company of people from various countries is offered by a Latin styled evening with DJ Desentona2. Starts: Apr 28, 20:00; Icebar Bratislava, Dunajská 8. Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

CONCERT: Noise Of Human Art – A Multicultural group N.O.H.A. (Noise Of Human Art), which plays a mixture of drum&bass, world music, dubstep and groove, will present its newest album called Process Of Living. The evening will be supplemented by the international project of Gonsofus and DJs Simple Sample and Bass(T)art. The event is held as part of the Festival [fjúžn]. Starts: Apr 28, 21:00; KC Dunaj, Nedbalova 3. Admission: €12. More info: www.interticket.sk.

CONCERT: The Illsane Tour 2017 – The four-member Slovak group named The Ills will finish their European tour in Bratislava accompanied by the group 52 Hertz Whale. These musicians, who have attended well-known festivals such as the Iceland Airwaves and Eurosonic Groningen, have staged thirtheen concerts in eight countries during their tour. Starts: Apr 30, 20:00; Fuga, Square SNP 24. More info: www.theills.net.

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Theatre & Classical Music

DANCE THEATRE: Premiere of Body Fragments – The performance created by theatre ensemble TICHO a spol. presents a movement-dance laboratory named Fragmenty tela alebo len sám seba nepoznám/ Body Fragments or I Only Don’t Know Myself is dedicated to the way to the human center. The play is created and directed by Michaela Motlochová and Robo Horňák and choreographed by Michaela Motlochov. Starts: Apr 28, 19:00; Ticho a spol., Školská 14. Admission: €8. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

OPERA: Eugen Onegin – The opera in three acts composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is performed in Russian and presents the timeless story of the human psyche and inner conflict over desire, conscience, duty and social necessity. Eugen Onegin is led by Jaroslav Kyzlink, directed by Peter Konwitschny and the choirmaster is Ladislav Kaprinay. Starts: Apr 30, 17:00; Historica building SND, Gorkého 2. Admission: €6 – €25. More info: www.snd.sk.

Eugen Onegin in SND (Source: Courtesy of SND)

OPERA: Slovak premiere of Rita – This is a modern version of the opera by Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, which is 157 years old. It is going to have its premiere in Slovakia and viewers can await characters such as the beautiful Rita and her dominant partner Pope, a jealous marriage and other dramatic situations. The opera is directed by Tomáš Remy Sloboda and led by Daniel Simandl and it is accompanied by English subtitles. Starts: May 2, 19:00; House of Culture, Zrkadlový háj, Rovniankova 3. Admission: €12. More info: www.kzp.sk.

Events

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: Nu Dance Fest 2017 – The festival of contemporary dance and movement theatre is being held for the 12th time. The aim of the Nu Dance Fest is to present the most interesting pieces of domestic and European dance and inter-genre performances. Starts: The festival has already begun and lasts until Apr 29; Various places. Admission: Depends on the performance. More info: www.nudancefest.sk.

SCREENING: Visegrad Film Forum 2017 - This is a networking and educational platform, that is focused on film lovers, professionals and students. The aim of the Visegrad Film Forum 2017 is to create a space which crosses the borders of the audiovisual area of the four European countries. It will be possible to get close to the world of cinematography and TV production thanks to masterclasses led by filmmakers such as Ludovica Ferrario, Sergei Loznitsa, Steve Matthews and others. Starts: The festival has already begun and lasts until Apr 29; Faculty of Film and Television VŠMU, Svoradova 2. Admission: €4, €3 with ISIC (single ticket). More info: www.visegradfilmforum.com.

FESTIVAL: Craft Beer Festival – Visitors to the three-day-festival can ‚visit‘ breweries from around the world, tasting various kinds of beers and the guests this year are the small breweries from Croatia. The festival will be accompanied by a market with food, alcohol and beverages - Street Food Park. Starts: The festival has already begun and lasts until Apr 28; The Old Market Hall, Square SNP 25. Admission: from €5 (one-day ticket with a tasting glass included). More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

Beer, illustrative stock photo. (Source: Sme)

SHOW: Cirque du Soleil – The well-known international artistic group, Cirque du Soleil, comes again to Slovakia and for the first time they present their seven performances of the story named Varekai. It begins with a scene about a lonely man who flies down from the sky to wander around the border of reality and absurdity in a world, where miracles happen. Starts: Apr 27 – 30; Winter Stadium of Ondrej Nepela, Odbojárov 9. Admission: from €39. More info: www.eventim.sk.

Cirque du Soleil: Varekai (Source: Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil)

DISCUSSION: Enterpreneurship for foreigners – The topic of this discussion, held as part of the Festival [fjúžn], is concerned with the enterpreneurship of foreigners in Slovakia. Some foreign enterpreneurs working here will share their advice and also try to explain what it is like to run a business in a foreign country. The workshop is led in English. Starts: Apr 27, 18:00; Caffeterie Lab, Square SNP 25. Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Free Market Road Show 2017 – These are a series of conferences and panel discussions that tour all over Europe. Participants can hear from more than 400 experts presenting aspects of key economic questions in 45 cities. This year's topics include EU Tax Harmonization, Tax Havens, and the sharing economy. The event will be held in Slovak and English. Registration is needed at the website. Starts: Apr 28, 9:00; Hotel Tatra, First May Square 5. Admission: free. More info: www.eventbrite.com.

FESTIVAL: SlavCon 2017 – The 11th, three-day-festival includes lectures, discussions and workshops and games covering history, mythology, fantasy and sci-fi. The topic for this year is Under the Starry Sky/ Pod hviezdnou oblohou. Starts: Apr 28 – 30; House of Culture Dúbravka, Saratovská 2/A. Admission: €12 three-day ticket bought in advance. More info: www.slavcon.sk.

WORKSHOP: Interractive dialogue about violence – With the current state of affairs, violence is wide-spread in various forms in the world. The Exchange is a project, where participants can reflect on individual and also global mechanisms of violence. It deals with the question of how individuals affect the level of violence in the world and includes discussion but also various physical activities. Sign up in advance is required at Zuzana.Beniacova@goethe.de. Starts: Apr 29, 17:00; Clarissine Church/ Kostol klarisiek, Klariská street. Admission: free. More info: www.goethe.de.

SCREENING: The Garden of Dreams – To mark the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of the well-known Nisozmic painter Hieronymus Bosch, a new documentary film about him, The Garden of Dreams, was created last year. The movie is directed by José Luis López Linares and is presented in its English-Spanish version. Starts: Apr 29, 18:00; Cinema Nostalgia, Súťažná 18. Admission: €7. More info: www.nostalgia.sk.

Cinema Nostalgia (Source: Stanislava Smadišová)

WORKSHOP: Give Your Child a Gift For a Lifetime – This is the opening of a program created by an international educational initiative, Brighter Minds, which is suitable for children from 6 to 15 years. Its aim is to enhance the senses of observation, intuition and cognitive abilities with the aid of relaxation techniques, alpha wave music and brain exercises. Courses start every week from May 6. Starts: Apr 30, 16:00; Hurbanovo Square 5. Admission: free. More info: www.facebook.com.

TRAINING: Yoga – A free day when it will be possible to enjoy the outdoors in Sad Janka Kráľa, and practise yoga – the first of this year. From now, practise will take place every Monday and Wednesday until the end of August. Suitable for advanced and beginners. Starts: May 1, 18:00; Sad Janka Kráľa, Viedenská road. Admission: Voluntary, but €3 are recommened. More info: www.facebook.com.

Janko Kráľ Orchard (Source: Miroslava Cibulková)

COURSE: Drawing course (in English) – Portrait drawing is suitable for everyone from beginners to intermediates and includes three four-hour sessions on the basics of realistic portrait drawing. No previous experience is required. Desk easels, all drawing materials and refreshements are provided. The course is delivered by an Australian sculptor Robert Stollar. Starts: May 1 and 8 or May 15, 22 and 29 all days from 17:00; Galeria ZIV, Trenčianska 53. Admission: €170. More information: www.ziv.sk.

Exhibitions

SHOWROOM: The Bratislava Motor Show – Car lovers should be ready to visit the 27th year of vehicle presentations, where various car makes will be gathered together in one place. The exhibition will also include things like tuning and Camper van centres. The accompanying exhibits include luxury goods and services - Exclusive Salon and Car Service with car accessories and other technologies. Open: Apr 25 – 30, Tue 9:00 - 17:00, Wed - Sat 9:00 - 19:00, Sun 9:00 - 18:00; Incheba Expo Arena, Viedenská road 3 – 7. Admission: €8. More info: www.incheba.sk.

EXHIBITION: Works from Bielsko-Biała - An association based in Bielsko-Biała, southern Poland, which is a part of the Association of Polish Artists and Painters opens an exhibition in Bratislava of the most recent oeuvres by 40 artists – painters, ceramists, sculptors, graphic artists and artists working with utility art. Exhibition opens: Apr 27, 17:00 until May 21. Mon – Thu 9:00 – 17:00, Fri 9:00 – 15:00; the Polish Institute, Square SNP 27. Admission: free. More info: www.polinst.sk.

Training

TRAINING: Pilates in English three days a week– The class of Mindfulness Pilates held in English is suitable for everyone. The class is limited to 10 persons, so reservation is needed in advance: info@internationals.sk. Starts: Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, 20:20 and Wednesday morning 7:15; Internationals Bratislava, Square SNP 22. Admission: €8,5 (one-time charge). More info: www.internationals.sk.

TRAINING: Zumba in English Every Tuesday – Not a dance lesson, but rather a party which the organisers call the Zumba dance. Organised by Internationals Bratislava, a non-profit organisation that brings people together from all around the world living or visiting Bratislava, regardless of their cultural origin. Starts: Every other Tuesday, 19:30; Centrum Radosť, Lýcejná 4. Admission: €6 (one-time charge). More info: www.internationals.sk.

TRAINING: Yoga in English on Tuesdays and Thursdays - Hatha Yoga sessions every Wednesday, beginner's level. Reservations and own mats are not necessary. Fruit and water are free. Starts: Every Tuesday, 7:15 and Thursday 18:45; Internationals Bratislava, Square SNP 22. Admission: €7,5 (one-time charge). More info: www.internationals.sk.

Yoga, illustrative stock photo. (Source: Gabriel Kuchta)

TRAINING: Belly Dance in English Mondays - A beginer&intermediate level of belly dancing, the oldest form of dance, according to many experts, having roots in all ancient cultures from the orient to India to the middle east. Starts: Every Monday, 18:00.EtnoDance, Súťažná 18. Admission: €6,5 (one-time charge). More info: www.internationals.sk.

Highlights of the year

CONCERT: Vanessa-Mae - British violin virtuoso Vanessa-Mae comes back to Bratislava after ten years and her performance will be accompanied by 40 Czech musicians from the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra, Prague including vocalists. Starts: May 11 2017, 20:00; Ondrej Nepela Ice Stadium, Odbojárov 9. Admission: from €29,90. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

CONCERT: Depeche Mode – The iconic electronic music band stops in Bratislava during its world tour named Global Spirit Tour. Starts: May 20, 20:30. Football Stadium Pasienky, Junácka 10. Tickets: from €29. More info: www.eventim.sk.

Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher, members of the group Depeche Mode (Source: John Carucci)

CONCERT: The Beach Boys – The American rock band stops also in Bratislava during its tour. Starts: Jun 13, 19:00, Incheba Expo Arena, Viedenská road 3-7. Admission: from € 39. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.

CONCERT: Andrea Bocelli – One of the greatest artists of Opera, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, has recorded 15 studio albums and three Greatest hits albums over his more than 25-year-long career. The holder of the Golden Globe in the category of song for The Prayer in the animated film The Magic Sword, who last year released his most recent album named Cinema, comes to Bratislava. Starts: Nov 19, 19:30; Winter Arena of Ondrej Nepela, Odbojárov 9. Admission: from €99. More info: www.ticketportal.sk.